RN - MS Tele

Med Surg/Tele RN

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Medical Surgical

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: PALS preferred

Description: The unit consists of 24 beds with Tele capability on all beds. The focus is heavy on Tele. The patient population includes adults and pediatrics, but travelers do not take pediatric assignments. Pediatric assignments are designated to permanent staff. Candidates must be strong in Neuro and Cardiac skills. A minimum of two years of experience is required. Candidates must possess ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. PALS is preferred but not mandatory. Shifts are 12 hours with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. There are three potential cancellations during the 13-week assignment. The charting system used is Allscripts. Support staff on the unit includes telemetry technicians, charge nurses, health unit coordinators, and patient care technicians. The nurse to patient ratios are 1:5 during day shifts and 1:6 during night shifts. For pediatrics, the ratio can be 1:4 depending on the level of acuity. Nurse managers do not provide direct patient care but do conduct rounds. Nurses may float to all medical surgical units and ICU, taking on medical surgical overflow patients. There is a hospitalist in house 24/7. Respiratory therapists and pharmacy services are available 24/7. Scrub color options include any color except for all black. Scrubs are not provided.